Switch to Windows Phone APK

Version: 1.5.0.518 for Android, Windows PC, Mac.

Updated on: 2015-06-04

Author: Microsoft Corporation

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App details

Version: 1.5.0.518
App size: 1.6 MB
Category: Tools

Latest updates:

Fix some bugs related with device compatibility.... read more

App Description:

We updated the former app "Switch to Windows Phone" and built this new version.... read more

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Installation instructions

Switch to Windows Phone works on any Android devices (requires Android 4.0 or later). You can also install and run this application on your PC or Mac by using an Android emulator app. Here's how to do it:

Install Switch to Windows Phone on Android devices

Select one of the two options below, depending on the type of file you downloaded from this page.

Install APK file

Find and select the APK file. Tap 'Install' when the APK installer menu shows up. Afterwards, complete the installation by following any additional instructions that appear on-screen.

Install XAPK file

To install a .XAPK file, first download and install the Split APKs Installer (SAI) application. Then, open the SAI app and choose the "Install APKs/XAPK" option. Locate the .XAPK file you wish to install and click 'Install.'

Install Switch to Windows Phone on Windows 10/11 and Mac

This app can be operated on a computer with an Android emulator. While there are various emulators available, this tutorial uses BlueStacks, which is compatible with both Mac and Windows systems.

Installing BlueStacks is straightforward. Simply download the installer from the BlueStacks website and run it. Be aware that the installer is large and setting up the engine might take some time.

If you don't have other programs associated with APK/XAPK file types, BlueStacks will open these files by default. To install an app, either double-click the APK/XAPK file or drag-and-drop it onto the BlueStacks home screen. Then, confirm the installation. Once installed, the app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen.

That's all! You've now successfully installed Switch to Windows Phone on your PC Windows and Mac using BlueStacks.

If you have any questions, please post them in the discussion section below.

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Older versions

1.5.0.518 (150518)2015-06-04
We updated the former app "Switch to Windows Phone" and built this new version. It is preview version.

We are offering you two ways to move your data to Windows Phone:

(1) WiFi: if you’ve already set up your Windows phone. You’ll be able to move your contacts, text messages, photos, videos, and music over directly using virtual Wi-Fi and an app that you install on your new phone.
You do not need any network, real WiFi router or account. But you need to install a Windows Phone app on your Windows Phone. The name of the app is "Switch to Windows Phone". It's at https://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/switch-to-windows-phone/3286dd5d-3f98-435a-b80c-3fccba05a867

(2) OneDrive: if you haven’t set up your new phone yet. You’ll create a backup copy of your bookmarks, photos, videos, and apps, which can be downloaded automatically when you set up the new phone.
You need network connection and an Microsoft account.
Fix some bugs related with device compatibility.